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Spinnaker CroftvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft40mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Croft40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Croft150m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Croft$219
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
14mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Elemental
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$219
$218

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What people say

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Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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